IPSWICH, QLD — Investigator Marc Hinch (CA PI 189056) is requesting international assistance to locate a high-value, heavy-weight radio control (RC) Komatsu D575A-2 model bulldozer stolen in Queensland.
🚨 STOLEN MODEL ALERT
TYPE: Radio-Controlled Model Bulldozer
MAKE / MODEL: Komatsu D575A-2 (1/16 Scale)
SIZE / WEIGHT: Approx 700 mm long / 44 kgs (97 lbs)
COLOR: Yellow and Blue
STOLEN FROM: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
CASE STATUS: ACTIVE
IPSWICH, QLD – Information is being sought regarding the theft of a highly specialized radio-controlled Komatsu D575A-2 bulldozer on March 22, 2026. This 1/16 scale model is approximately 700 mm long and, notably, weighs a substantial 44 kgs (97 lbs), indicating this was likely a multi-person or planned theft.
Investigative Analysis: High-End RC Model Market
Models of this caliber, like the Komatsu D575A-2, are rare and represent the pinnacle of the RC construction hobby. Given its 44kg weight, this model likely features all-metal construction and complex hydraulics. Because of its size and specialized nature, it cannot be easily hidden or shipped without attracting notice from the global hobbyist community.
Official Reporting
A formal report has been filed with the Queensland Police under Police Agency Case #QP2600548613.
This case is being monitored by Marc Hinch, retired California Highway Patrol Auto Theft Investigator and founder of Stolen 911 / Hinch Investigations.
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Stolen 911 Case #26-0050
